strolls 1 of 2

plural of stroll

strolls

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of stroll
as in saunters
to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure people who like to stroll along the beach would seem to be well-represented among the clientele for dating services

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Recent Examples of strolls
Noun
Basic styles often lack the cushion and arch support needed for boardwalk strolls, sightseeing around a new town, or even just tackling errands. Kate Donovan, Southern Living, 30 July 2026 For beachside, leash-free fun, stroll over to the Asbury Park Dog Beach on 8th Avenue for early-morning and evening strolls in the sand. Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Summer Uniform For beach days, afternoons at the pool, or morning strolls for coffee followed by a quick dip, a supportive, sleek swimsuit is a must. Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2026 Make no mistake — Baggu’s Small Nylon Bowler Bag and Nylon Bowler Bag are two separate entities, with the former being roughly twice as compact and thus a better fit for casual city strolls and date nights rather than work commutes. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 Courtesy Majeli Vassart Properties A tennis court, a swimming pool, a football field with a wooden clubhouse merge into the landscape waiting to be discovered on one of a hundred strolls. Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026 That’s the beauty of the shoe; they can be paired with linen pants for a trip up the coast, a sundress for weekend strolls, or Bermuda shorts for a day at the office. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 July 2026 Amazon’s clothing section is chock-full of wedding guest dresses, breezy maxis for coffee strolls, mini dresses for date night, and lightweight frocks that will keep you cool in the heat. Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 Flip-flops from Ancient Greek Sandals and Havaianas are also included in this week’s major savings and I’m grabbing one in a fun color for city strolls and seaside moments, both stateside and abroad. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 June 2026
Verb
Except, that is, when a breezy new prospect strolls in and reminds us why the genre has been a TV mainstay decade after decade. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 July 2026 That said, to ensure your pooch gets to romp around in the summer sun, too, add the Town of Falmouth Dog Park to your list for off-leash fun, and The Knob for leashed, shoreline strolls. Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Entirely white outfits are suited to nearly every warm-weather occasion, from Euro vacations to Sunday strolls around town. Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 10 July 2026 My mornings began with iced coffee walks along the shore, and afternoons unfolded between beach reads, bike rides, and sunset strolls through town. Kathleen O’Neill, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026 In the video, backed by champagne synths and hopscotching snares, a tuxedoed Jaeychino strolls the beach in Margiela sneakers, his jacket flapping in the wind as seafoam washes ashore. Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026 They’re also covered in an airy mesh upper material that facilitates airflow during activities — including sweaty workouts and leisurely strolls. Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026 The footage shows officers carefully opening the bathroom door before the confused bear casually strolls out and heads down the sidewalk to freedom while officers and bystanders scatter out of the way. Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026 After Trevor strolls back to his muscle car and drives away, Easton pops up, curious as to who that was. Matt Thompson, SPIN, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strolls
Noun
  • Pet owners will receive waste bags, water bowls, and treats, and the lakeside trail just outside makes for easy walks.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Hip still bothering Springs Springs lasted just four innings after issuing a season-high five walks, throwing 86 pitches — only 51% of them strikes — and gave up his 28th home run of the season, the most of any pitcher in the league.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Bands perform as the peaceful crowd saunters, with the visual entertainment of beefy men cooking barbecue on giant grills.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Elle Macpherson flawlessly saunters on the carpet at the 40th anniversary of the Marie Claire Beauty Awards of Excellence on May 13 in Madrid.
    People Staff, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • It’s perfectly situated for wanders down the beautiful expanse of Flamand beach or hikes to the highest point of the island.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026
  • As the molten iron in the outer core moves around, the magnetic North Pole wanders.
    Scott Brame, The Conversation, 16 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • As someone who hikes with my dog all the time, this is the kind of behavior that makes responsible dog owners want to pull their hair out.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
  • Fed funds futures are pricing in a more than 76% likelihood that the central bank hikes interest rates at its September policy gathering, according to CME's Fed Watch tool .
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • In the footage, the cat gingerly ambles around near the bridge’s edge.
    Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • As a person ambles around a sculpture, perspectives multiply; interpretations are born and dissolved; shadows play on the surface and complicate the interpretive field, making hair look like spaghetti or a nostril look angry.
    Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • North Carolina will be under the microscope as long as Bill Belichick roams the sidelines in Chapel Hill.
    Antonio Morales, New York Times, 5 June 2026
  • Today, the herd roams the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and is managed in partnership with the local fire company, which hosts the annual pony swim—a beloved local tradition.
    Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026

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“Strolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strolls. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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